Latest articles by Stuart Williams
“It continues to be bittersweet. Part of me is like, 'I wish there wasn’t a reason for me to be the drummer in the Foo Fighters.’” Josh Freese on getting the call from Dave Grohl to take over from Taylor Hawkins
Plus, 5 other things we learned from the session ace’s interview with Rick Beato
"In a world of generic all-rounders, the Snare Mic is more than just friendly naming and marketing bluster" Lauten Audio Snare Mic review
It’s designed for snare drums. It’s a microphone. It’s the Lauten Audio Snare Mic
Is Zildjian about to reissue its Z Series? This not-so-covert teaser video certainly suggests so
Punk, rock and metal fans will be familiar with that star-shaped hammer mark…
Keith Le Blanc, drummer for The Sugarhill Gang, Tackhead and many more has died aged 70
Le Blanc also contributed to work by Nine Inch nails, R.E.M., Depeche Mode and more
"Out of all of the guitars in the whole world, the Fender Mustang is my favourite": The story of Kurt Cobain's Mustangs in Nirvana
From the record-breaking Competition Stripe to the In Utero Sky-Stangs and new Orang-Stang revelations
'As time has taught us, there was a lot more to Kurt Cobain’s guitar playing than the slacker attitude he’d like us to have believed': 5 Nirvana songs that celebrate Nirvana's legacy
'He was a phenomenal rhythm player, clearly had some lead playing ability, and also experimented sonically – with fascinating results'
“It looks right, plays very well and most importantly, it’s punching above its weight in the tone department”: Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 first-look review
After waiting Everlong for an affordable version of Dave Grohl’s iconic Trini Lopez-inspired signature guitar, it’s finally here. Here’s our first impressions
“An accessible road to finding your musical voice”: Mapex ups its entry-level offering with its new Comet series beginner drum sets
Featuring Mapex SONIClear bearing edges, the Comet series comes in Junior, Fusion and Rock configurations
Danny Carey reveals that Tool have never recorded to a click: “As soon as I count it off, the click goes off. We’ll do however many takes it takes for me to be happy with my thing”
The Tool drummer also spoke to Rick Beato about playing with Jeff Buckley, his favourite Led Zeppelin drum parts, and why he loves turning his snares off
Josh Freese confirms return to A Perfect Circle after 13 years: “APC has always been a very special band for me…”
The news follows a cryptic teaser posted by Freese earlier this week featuring a photo of his A Perfect Circle kit
Alesis Strata Prime: we’ve got our hands on Alesis’ brand-new, BFD-loaded electronic drum set - here are our first impressions
With the BFD sound engine built in, and a massive touchscreen to control it, here's what we love about the Alesis Strata Prime (and a couple of things we don't)
Alesis announces Strata Prime: its new flagship electronic drum set with a BFD 3 sound engine built into the module, and here's El Estepario Siberiano putting it through its paces
The 10-piece, all-mesh setup is built around the Prime module, complete with 40GB of samples, a 10.1-inch touch screen and more
“When he left Death Row, Dr Dre was going to do an all-black heavy metal band, and I auditioned for it”: Trevor Lawrence Jr and Lauten Audio on getting hip-hop drum sounds from an acoustic kit
Watch as Trevor Lawrence Jr turns his DW drums into a rare-groove machine with tuning, muffling and a guitar pedalboard
DrumCraft launches seven-strong Vanguard Snare Series, “Developed for drummers who work both live and in the studio.”
They're available in multiple size and shell options including aluminium, copper, birch and maple,with tube lugs and Remo heads, and prices start at £173!
Best drum mic kits 2024: Our pick of percussion-friendly microphones for every budget
Our guide to the finest do-it-all drum mic solutions will help you to find the perfect fit for your set-up
Does Slipknot’s broken drumstick photo confirm that Eloy Casagrande is their new drummer?
The snapped stick points heavily in the former Sepultura drummer's direction, all but confirming what fans think they already know
"I have no technical ability, and I know nothing about music": Yet here are 5 Rick Rubin-produced songs you need to hear
From hip-hop to rock and pop, Rubin has done it all...
"As a proof-of-concept, it’s hard to fault, even if we’d need to sell some organs to buy one": DWe review
Forget your drum module - DW’s jumping head-first towards the deep end of computer-based drum sounds, and its acoustic-electronic hardware is our life raft of familiarity. Let’s hope it’s not a washout…
“A rugged mic set that incorporates - and builds on - some of our favourite design points from popular drum mics, as well as bringing its own identity”: Lewitt Beat Kit Pro review
Capturing a drum kit? Lewitt’s Beat Kit Pro is designed to be a one-stop shop for your mic locker
Sepultura announces drummer Eloy Casagrande’s exit from the band, naming Greyson Nekrutman as his replacement, while Casagrande promises to “See you soon on the road!” as Slipknot rumours ramp up
“Maybe for the band’s fans it doesn’t make sense at this point, but decisions needed to be made thinking about new cycles that will come”, says Eloy Casagrande
Chester Thompson: 10 albums that define my career - "The funny part is, I actually taught Phil Collins the In The Air Tonight drum fill"
From Abe Laboriel to Zappa, Chester Thompson shares some of his career highlights following the release of his new solo album, Wake Up Call
Usher pays tribute to late drummer Aaron Spears during Super Bowl Halftime show
Spears' longtime position was filled by session drummer, Devon "Stixx" Taylor, who has frequently drummed with Usher before
“When it’s good, it’s very good indeed, and we have to remind ourselves that we’re playing on a sub-$/£400 kit”: Alesis Nitro Max review
With all-mesh heads, sounds from BFD and wireless connectivity, the Alesis Nitro Max looks set to take on the beginner e-kit market
